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#718 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 39% in state
Southwest Elementary School
Elementary School · Greenwood Community Sch Corp · Greenwood, IN
A Greenwood Community Sch Corp elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
619 W Smith Valley, Greenwood, IN 46142
- Math 48% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwest Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,640/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,611
Median home value
$266,000
Median rent
$1,122/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46142; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Greenwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Westwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| V O Isom Central Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 107 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greenwood Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest Elementary School is listed in Greenwood Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Elementary School
Southwest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Greenwood, IN, part of Greenwood Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #718 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Elementary School
What grades does Southwest Elementary School serve?
Southwest Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Elementary School rank in IN?
Southwest Elementary School ranks #718 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Southwest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southwest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southwest Elementary School a charter school?
No, Southwest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Southwest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Elementary School?
59.0% of students at Southwest Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (317) 889-4090
- Area population (ZIP 46142)
- 35,368
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46142; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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